Citizens' Voice from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • A6

MAGENTA BLACK WBVOICEPAGES A06 I 121909 22:05 I SUPERIMPWB MAGENTA BLACK A6 THE SUNDAY VOICE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2009 Helen Andes Conologue December 18,2009 CARLE, Rita Corrigan Formerly of Dallas. Tuesday, 9 a.m., Maher-Collins Funeral Home, 360 N. Maple Kingston. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30 a.m., St. Ignatius Church.

Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. Friends, Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. until the time of services. FONZO, John L. Wyoming.

Monday, 1 1 a.m., Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home 504 Wyoming Wyoming. Pittston Cemetery. Friends, Sunday, 4 to 7 p.m. La BAR, Clarence E. Franklin Township.

Monday, 1 1 a.m., Disque Funeral Home 672 Memorial Highway, Dallas. Idetown Cemetery, Lehman Township. Friends, Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m., at the funeral home. LERP, Edith Mae Wilkes-Barre. Visitation, Monday, 2 to 6 p.m., at Bradley Haeberle and Barth Funeral Home, 1 100 Pine Union.

Celebration of life, Monday, 5 p.m. Lisa Conologue Crui-kshank and her husband, Scott, Alison Conologue, Brian Conologue, Matthew Conologue and his wife, Theresa, Catherine Polachek, Elizabeth Fin-arelli and her husband, Michael, James Abrams and Sarah Abrams; greatgrandchildren, Alexander Cruikshank, Eric and Erin Conologue, Madison Polachek and Michael William Finarelli. A celebration of Helen's life will be held Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. from McLaughlin's Family Funeral Service, 142 S. Washington Wilkes-Barre with a Funeral Mass at 10:45 a.m.

in Church of St. Ignatius Loyola. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Hanover Township. Friends may call Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to John Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702; or the Reach to Recovery program of the American Cancer Society, 71 N. Franklin Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. To see Helen's life story, get directions, leave a message, share memories, photos and more, go to www. celebrateherlife.com. Helen Andes Conologue, CRNA, 86, a longtime resident of Forty Fort, died peacefully in the presence of her loving family Friday, Dec.

18, 2009. Born Aug. 25, 1923, in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Harry J. and Mary McGlynn Andes. Helen was a 1940 graduate of GAR Memorial High School.

Following brief employment by the Kirby Health Center, she continued her education at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. As a registered nurse, Helen worked at North Country Community Hospital in Glen Cove, NY, where she met the love of her life, Edward. She went on to Pittsburgh, studying to become a nurse anesthetist at St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing, and returned to Nesbitt Memorial Hospital in Kingston as one of the first Certified registered nurse anesthetists in the area. She retired in 1987.

Helen was a member of the Parish of St. Ignatius Loyola and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. She volunteered her time to Reach for Recovery program of the American Cancer Society Friends, Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m., at the funeral home. PACIOTTI, John Q. Wilkes-Barre.

Monday, 9:30 a.m., E. Blake Collins Funeral Home, 159 George Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., St. Dominic's Church. Italian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming.

Friends, Sunday, 4 to 7 p.m., and Monday, 9 to 9:30 a.m. SABACH, Paul -Dupont. Monday, 10 a.m., Lokuta-Zawacki Funeral Home, 200 Wyoming Dupont. Funeral Mass, 10:30 a.m., Holy Mother of Sorrows Church, Wyoming Avenue, Dupont. Friends, Sunday, 5 to 8 p.m., and Monday, 9 a.m.

until the time of services. Masonic services, Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Mr. Sabach was a airman first class in the Air Force. SABOL, Margaret Yurko Saturday, 10 a.m., Holy NameSt.

Mary's Parish Community, 283 Shoemaker Swoyersville, with a Holy Hour and Rosary recitation. Funeral Mass, 1 1 a.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Cemetery, Dorchester Drive, Dallas. Those attending are asked to go directly to the church for services. SUGARMAN, Lillian Formerly of Kingston.

Shiva, at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Jerome and Doris Shaiman, 194 Academy Wilkes-Barre, on Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. TABONE, William L. Christmas Memorial Mass, Saturday, Dec. 26, 1 1 a.m., St. Mary's of the Assumption Church, 41 Carroll Pittston.

Rosanne H. Mahler December 18, 2009 Rosanne H. Mahler, 66, of Mountain Top entered into Helen enjoyed crossword puzzles and traveling to Hawaii and Disney World. But her true passion was spending time with her family and vacationing in Cape May Point, a tradition she instilled in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her brother, H.

Gene Andes, preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband, Edward A. Conologue; children, Robert J. and his wife, Diane Conologue, Darien, Edward A. Conologue, Forty Fort; and Joan C.

and her husband, William Abrams, Dallas; and former daughter-in-law, Julie and her husband, George Conklin; grandchildren, Victor A. Decker December 19, 2009 PICPA and PSPA and also a member of the Wyoming Valley County Club, where he served on the golf committee. Vic was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He and his wife, the former Muriel Williams, would have celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Feb. 16.

George Polansky December 18, 2009 of 66 years, the former Helen K. Lasky; sons, George Polansky and wife, Theresa; Joseph Polansky and wife, Kathryn; daughter, Dr. Janet Polansky and husband, Dr. Stephen Pandolph; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, John and Michael Polansky; sisters, Mary Orchier and Mary Small- Due to the Christmas holiday the deadline to submit obituaries on Thursday Dec. 24, for publication in Friday's edition of The Citizens' Voice will be 3 p.m.

The deadline on Friday, Dec. 25, for publication in Saturday's edition will return to 8:30 p.m. BETTY Mark Olshefski December 18, 2009 Mark Olshefski, 43, of Wilkes-Barre passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. He was born June 4, 1966 in Wilkes-Barre, a son of Stephen and Dolores Jakubonis Olshefski of Wilkes-Barre.

Mark was a 1986 graduate of GAR Memorial High School and was formerly employed by United Rehabilitation Services in Wilkes-Barre. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church, East South Street, Wilkes-Barre. Mark was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Olshefski. Surviving in addition to his parents are brothers, Stephen Olshefski, Phoenix, Richard Olshefski, Sus-con; sister, Joni Olshefski and her husband, Joseph Kaminski, Hanover Township; nieces, Alicia and Samantha Olshefski; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m.

from Nat Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church, 416 E. South Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in the parish cemetery Bear Creek. Friends may call Monday 4 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mark's memory to the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Robert E. Girvan December 17, 2009 Robert E. Girvan, 67, of Sively Street, Ashley passed away Thursday Dec.

17, 2009, at his home. He was born in Wilkes-Barre on May 2, 1942. He was the son of the late Francis and Mary Homan Girvan. He was a captain with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, serving from March 1965 to July 1974.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, the former Shigeko Afuso Girvan, in March 2008. Surviving are daughters, Maria Richards and husband, William III; Michelle Girvan; grandchildren, Alexandra and William IV Richards; sister, Kathryn Beurlen; brothers, Theodore, Edward and Frank Girvan; several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at 11:30 a.m., in St. Leo'sHoly Rosary Church, Ashley.

Arrangements are by George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main Ashley Obituaries should be submitted by a funeral home. Private individuals who wish to submit an obituary must provide the name, phone number and address of the funeral home or crematory handling arrangements.

The Citizens' Voice will not accept obituaries without funeral home or crematory contact information. MERICLE, Thomas J. Edwardsville. Tuesday, 1 1 a.m., Harold C. Snow-don Funeral Home, 420 Wyoming Kingston.

Friends, Tuesday, 10 a.m., until the time of services. MITCHELL, Joan D. Kingston. Monday, 9:30 a.m., Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, 420 Wyoming Kingston.

Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., St. Ignatius Church, Kingston. Mountain View Cemetery, Harding. Addition made to obituary of Thomas John Mericle Thomas John Mericle's obituary which appeared in Saturday's paper, should have included that he was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Air Force.

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Loved and Missed by the Mom, Dad, Erin, Shannon, Kelly, Pat Erin K. 1 Victor A. Decker, CPA, of Hanover Township died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, in Hospice Community Care Unit of Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born July 20, 1953, he was the son of the late Victor A.

and Genevieve Elias Decker. He was a graduate of GAR High School, Class of 1971, and King's College, Class of 1975, with a degree in sociology and accounting. He was formerly employed by Phillip Morris as a salesman, and started an accounting practice, Victor A. Decker, CPA, which he owned and operated for more than 20 years. He was a faithful parishioner of St.

Anthony's and St. George's Maronite Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre, where he served as an usher, lector and member of the finance committee. Victor was a member of George Polansky 87, of Pittston passed away Friday evening, Dec. 18, 2009. Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late George and Olena Polansky He was predeceased by his grandson, Michael Polansky; brothers, John, Vasil and Nick Petkovyat; and sister, Ann.

He is survived by his wife Washington Florist Sympathy Pieces Exquisite Designs fruit Baskets Wire Service Delivery Available 823-6684 200 Washington Wilkes-Barre In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Amy and her husband, Adam Kamor, Jennifer Decker and Christina Decker; granddaughter, Alexis Genevieve Kamor; brother, Robert Decker; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Parrish Wilkes-Barre, with services at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church, Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.

Interment will be in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Monday, 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's and St.

George's Maronite Catholic Church; or Hospice Community Care, Wyoming Avenue, Kingston. wood; nieces and nephews. Services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. from Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Duryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m.

in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Duryea. Friends may call Monday, 4 to 7 p.m.

Due to the New Year's holiday the deadline to submit obituaries on Thursday Dec. 31, for publication in Friday's edition of The Citizens' Voice will be 7 p.m. The deadline on Friday, Jan. 1, for publication in Saturday's edition will return to 8:30 p.m. TIMLIN eternal rest Friday, Dec.

18, 2009, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday, Dec. 28, 5 to 9 p.m., at McCune Funeral Home, 80 S. Mountain Mountain Top. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 9:30 a.m., at St.

Jude Church, Mountain Top. A full obituary will follow in this paper later this week. In Loving Memory Of GERALD J. WASSIL, ESQ. March 22, 1949 December 20, 2008 SADLY MISSED BY WIFE, LOUISE; FATHER, JOHN; SISTER, JACKIE; FAMILY FRIENDS COLLEAGUES -in H- 1925 2009 The family of Betty Timlin, Avoca, would like to thank all those that gave Mass cards, prayer cards, sympathy cards, flowers, food and monetary gifts, during this difficult time of our I loss.

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